SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ200
BKCHCNBJ200 belongs to Bank of China in Tianjin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ200 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 200 |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Tianjin Branch |
| City | Tianjin |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 200 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ200?
BKCHCNBJ200 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tianjin Branch, part of Bank of China in Tianjin, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ200 mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the code for the city or region and 200 identifies the department Tianjin Branch.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ200?
BKCHCNBJ points to the main office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ200 is Tianjin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHCNBJ200.
What happens if I enter BKCHCNBJ200 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHCNBJ200 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.